Uses for Aluminum Foil

Keep your pet off the furniture
    Place a sheet of aluminum foil in that spot that Fido is always jumping onto.  Once the animal tries to lie down on the noisy and uncomfortable foil, they won’t think of your couch as such a comfortable bed anymore.


Uses for Vinegar

Spice up your pet's drinking water
    Add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to your dog or cat’s drinking water to provide essential nutrients, create a shinier and healthier coat, and act as natural flea and tick deterrent.  My dog loves it when I do this!

Deodorize pet soil
    Whenever a house-training puppy or kitty soils a certain spot, they are likely to continue doing so.  To deodorize the area and prevent repeat offenses, blot up the mess as much as possible, then use some vinegar to deodorize.  On a hard floor, just mop the area with vinegar after wiping up the mess (but test an inconspicuous area on a wood or vinyl floor beforehand to make sure it won’t damage the finish).  On carpets and rugs, soak up as much of the mess as you can, then pour a bit of straight vinegar on the spot.  Soak it up with a rag (either a white one or one that has been washed so many times you know the color won’t come off on the carpet), then pour on some more vinegar and let it air dry.  The area should be completely deodorized when the vinegar dries up.

Keep the cats away
    When you can’t seem to keep the kitties out of places you don’t want them, such as your kids’ rooms or your favorite armchair, use some vinegar as a repellent.  Spray full-strength white vinegar around the area or on the object you want to keep them away from.  Cats can’t stand the smell of vinegar even after it is dry.  Reapply often to continue effectiveness.

Use as a natural external flea repellent
    Mix equal parts water and vinegar into a spray bottle and apply to your dog’s coat, then rub in.  This will directly deter fleas and ticks.  You will have more trouble trying to do this with a cat because they highly dislike vinegar (not to mention having anything wet rubbed into their fur).

Clean your pet's ears
    If your pet seems to be scratching his ears a lot, a little vinegar can provide a lot of relief.  Create a solution of 2 parts vinegar to 1 part water, dab a cotton swab or soft cloth in the solution, then use to swab the animal’s ears.  This will clean them and deter ear mites and bacteria.  It also soothes the itch of mosquito and other bug bites.  Warning: Do not apply to open scratches or lacerations.  Seek veterinary treatment if you see any cuts in your pet’s ears.

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